The Lincolnton-Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce is once again hosting Southern Gospel Night in conjunction with the 19th Annual Lewis Family Homecoming and Bluegrass Festival set for May 4-6 at Elijah Clark State Park.

The chamber's 12th Annual Southern Gospel Night will be held Wednesday, May 3, beginning at 7 p.m. under the festival tent at the park.

As is the tradition, "Little Roy" Lewis is set to serve as emcee for the occasion. This year, he will be assisted by Lizzie Long, a home-grown musician now living in Nashville.

The show will feature a variety of local talent such as the White Rock Baptist Church Gospel Choir, the Double Branches Baptist Church Choir, Jennifer Poss Ashworth, The Gays, the Lincolnton United Methodist Church Sanctuary Choir, the Lincolnton UMC Children's Choir, Shannon Cox, the First Assembly of God Choir, and The Paradise Seekers.

During the evening, festival tickets, "LincolnCHECKS," and gift certificates will be given away as door prizes. In their remarks, Louisa Rickerson

and Rita Hussey, who are co-chairing the event for the chamber, thanked the following businesses and individuals for their help in sponsoring the program: Norman Adams, Tony Anderson, Classic Cuts Hair Boutique, Classic Printing.

Commercial Insurance Services, Cullars Inn, Curves of Lincolnton, Fast Times Convenience Store, Goldman & Wengrow Clothing & Shoe Store, Dr. Gregory M. Griffin, the Hobby Corner, J.W. Spratlin & Son Construction, Jericho Florist & Gifts, Koehler Galleries, Lee Builders, Inc., the Lincoln County Office of Emergency Services.

NAPA Auto Parts, Newberry Missionary Baptist Church, Radio Shack of Lincolnton, Reed Propane Gas Company, Rees Funeral Home, Rowland and Ware Auto Parts, Inc., Soap Creek Restaurant, and Spratlin's Hardware & Building Supply Company.

Those attending Southern Gospel Night are asked to bring lawn chairs.

There is no admission charge.

For more information about chamber bluegrass activities, contact the chamber office at 1-706-359-7970.